Highways News’ Post

https://lnkd.in/e63BFYt7 The benefits to road users from the second road investment strategy (RIS2, running from 2020-2025) for England’s strategic road network risk not being delivered in full, regulator the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has warned.

https://lnkd.in/ex82TUGY A motorist who recorded what is thought to be one of the highest speeds ever to come before a court in Northern Ireland has been banned from driving for a year after being convicted of dangerous driving.

https://lnkd.in/e5mgcuf6 Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has teamed up with CitySwift to launch a new Ai-powered data management platform to make the city’s bus network more efficient.

https://lnkd.in/eYNDtF_7 Wrightbus’ new enterprise, NewPower, has secured its first order to repower 32 First Bus vehicles.

https://lnkd.in/euFCn3KV A new carbon-negative aggregate is being trialled on a stretch of motorway as part of National Highways’ hunt for new and innovative solutions to help reduce its carbon footprint.

https://lnkd.in/exGaSFHg Baroness Judith Jolly, President of The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, has stood down from her position after five years of loyal service.

https://lnkd.in/eGcWUwn5 Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves is to delay a number of ‘unfunded’ projects as part of the Treasury’s anticipated plans to plug an apparent £20bn hole in spending left by the government, and committing to an over inflation public sector pay rise

https://lnkd.in/evn7uDDc A motoring lawyer said the rules surrounding fines issued to those who fail to pay Dartford Crossing fees are “grossly unfair” and must be brought in line with the law for speeding offences.

https://lnkd.in/eZrBBw-B Strict new fines for drivers in London are working “better than expected”, according to a new report. Mayor Sadiq Khan has explained how his TfL ULEZ extension rollout – which sees £180 fines for some motorists – is having the desired effect.